The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) SL 65 AMG Automatic
€ 238,800
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG PLUS
€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SL 65 AMG Automatic is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 cm shorter, 5.7 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the SL 65 AMG PLUS.
SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
1295
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
1820
2075
1315
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
1877
2099
1820 mm
Width
1877 mm
2075 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1295 mm
Height
1315 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
2560
4598
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
2585
4617
4598 mm
Length
4617 mm
2560 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2285 kg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
8.02 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

General

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
R230
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 275.981
Engine Code
M 279.981
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
SL 65 AMG Automatic
604 bhp
621 bhp
SL 65 AMG PLUS
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
SL 65 AMG Automatic
1000 NM
1000 NM
SL 65 AMG PLUS

Performance

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG Automatic

62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG PLUS

▶ REPLAY
3.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.14 kg/bhp
SL 65 AMG Automatic
3.51 kg/bhp
3.14 kg/bhp
SL 65 AMG PLUS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SL 65 AMG Automatic
20 mpg
24 mpg
SL 65 AMG PLUS
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
402 mi
SL 65 AMG Automatic
355 mi
402 mi
SL 65 AMG PLUS
Environmental Impact
265.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
219.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG Automatic
265.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG PLUS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
333 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 kg
Maximum Payload
335 kg
339 L
Boot Capacity
504 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data